by kristinoakley | Nov 10, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writer's Book Club
I was poking around Audible looking for my next great listen when I stumbled on Tana French’s award-winning book The Hunter about Cal Hooper, a retired Chicago cop living in Ireland. This book and its prequel, The Searcher, are both excellent. I enjoyed them so...
by kristinoakley | Oct 25, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, News and Events, Newsletter
He’ll become a devil to be the world’s savior. “You won’t want to ride an elevator ever again.” “Think Hunger Games meets Divergent.” Get a copy of The Devil Particle for only $1.99! One week only! And check...
by kristinoakley | Oct 10, 2024 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter
For this month’s Writer’s Book Club, I’m reviewing the 1967 coming-of-age novel The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (and narrated by Jim Fyfe). The book gave birth to a 1983 film adaptation starring C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Patrick...
by kristinoakley | Sep 29, 2024 | Newsletter, Writing Life
Yesterday, I took part in the Columbus Art & Author Fair and had a terrific time because I went there with a different mindset. In the past, I’d stress about the time and money spent on author fairs. Especially when I only sold one or two books. I wondered,...
by kristinoakley | Sep 15, 2024 | Books and Movies, For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter
This summer was jam-packed with watching great films and television shows. What makes them great? Authentic acting, thrilling action scenes, poetic cinematography, and beautiful settings and costumes. But what I love most is spot-on character development (and good...
by kristinoakley | Sep 1, 2024 | For Readers, For Writers, Newsletter, Writer's Book Club
I intended to review The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton this month, but I want to tell you about my crazy reading schedule instead. I often have the privilege of reading colleagues’ books, sometimes even before they’re published. Many times I’ll swap...
